Prolepsis Institute in the Yearbook series of Global Sustain: 2014-2015 – The Power of Collaboration

Global Sustain presents Prolepsis Institute in the international Yearbook series and lists the Institute’s work among the most significant actions and initiatives for the year 2014-2015 on issues related to sustainability. The international publication, entitled The Power of Collaboration, is dedicated this year to the potential and the power of collaborations.

The international Yearbook contains an article by Professor Athena Linos, Chair of the Department of Hygiene Epidemiology & Medical Statistics at Athens Medical School and President of Prolepsis Institute. The article focuses on the multilateral and developing features of public health and presents several significant interventions of Prolepsis Institute throughout its long history. Additionally, the article highlights the importance of collaboration within the Food Aid and Promotion of Healthy Nutrition Program – DIATROFI, which represents an example of partnerships between enterprises, organisations and social stakeholders. According to Professor Athena Linos, confronting issues that are related to the physical and spiritual development of children is of vital importance, laying the foundation for a viable future and promoting social stability and development. The work of Prolepsis Institute in the field of public health produces results that directly affect the health and development of individuals, families, communities and society, as well as lays the groundwork for the wellbeing of future generations.

Professor Athena Linos participated as a speaker in the presentation of the annual international publication of the Yearbook 2014-15 – The Power of Collaboration that was organized by Global Sustain on July 7th at Michael Cacoyannis Foundation.

The Yearbook series constitutes a channel of communication between social partners and acts as a catalyst for constructive dialogue and positive change. This annual global publication compiles the opinions of leading international figures, business leaders, heads of state, visionaries, officials of international organizations, academics, etc. The global publication of Yearbook is presented annually in Athens and abroad, and is distributed in more than 50 countries on 5 continents.